The Best Picture Oscar will now have 10 nominees (like it did ~60 years ago). I'm sure they will still nominate stuff I don't like and leave off movies I think are great even if they get more slots. Sources: NY Times, SF Gate, etc.

Friday, June 19, 2009

I updated the DVR listings I made earlier this week to include the new Poirot movie playing on Masterpiece Theater on Sunday. PBS has an interview with David Suchet, who appears close to playing every Poirot story that Agatha Christie wrote. I've probably only seen about half of the 61 he's filmed, but I usually like them.

Apple unvieled the new iPhone 3G S:* The older 3G phone dropped in price to $99. Source: Zap2It.* Overview of features for 3G S hardware and 3.0 software (available for existing iPhones June 17th). Sources: SF Gate,* Specs have been leaked online that imply it might really be twice as fast as the current iPhone.* CNet look at the new camera.* In-app microtransactions. Source: Pocket Gamer, CNet

Monday, June 1, 2009

July 20th will be a big day for BBC America: it will have the season finale of Primeval, the premiere of Torchwood and Being Human, and the latest Doctor Who special. The Doctor Who Christmas Special will air on BBCA on June 26th, which is only 6 months later than it should have played (better than SciFi usually manages).

The new companion for Doctor Who has been announced, and i09 has a picture. I've seen her in one episode each of Doctor Who and Rebus, but can't remember her offhand.